Atlético 5-2 Real Madrid (Sep 27, 2025) Game Analysis

Atletico Madrid staged an impressive comeback to defeat previously unbeaten rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in the derby on Saturday, with Julian Alvarez emerging as the key player. The match saw Atletico start strongly, and they took an early lead in the 14th minute when Robin Le Normand headed in a cross from Giuliano Simeone. However, Real Madrid responded, with Kylian Mbappe equalizing in the 25th minute after a through-ball from Arda Guler, and Guler himself putting the visitors ahead nine minutes before halftime. Atletico managed to level the score just before the break when Alexander Sorloth headed home from Koke's cross in stoppage time.

In the second half, Julian Alvarez took control of the game. He converted a penalty in the 51st minute after Guler fouled Nico Gonzalez in the box, putting Atletico back in front. Alvarez then extended the lead with a well-taken free-kick in the 64th minute, beating goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Despite Courtois making saves to deny Sorloth, Atletico sealed the victory in stoppage time when substitute Antoine Griezmann scored the fifth goal after being set up by Alex Baena, ensuring the derby win for Atletico.